Make Someone’s Day campaign launch
A programme which aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness for the over 50s is launching a friendliness campaign outside the Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, on Friday 20 March 2020 at 2:30pm.
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Willows Road area Litterpick
On Sunday 23rd February, the first Willows Road area #Litterpick took place. What a huge difference a handful of people made in just over an hour!
Pedal Power – the female-only cycling course for refugee women
When Majda first came into contact with Pedal Power, she had only just arrived in Birmingham and didn’t know many people at all, aside from those she lived with. It was her housemate that recommended Pedal Power cycling lessons, as a means for cost-efficient travel. With government finance of only £37.75, Majda decided to try out a lesson. Little did she know how much she would fall in love with it.
Specular Reflecular Animation at Moseley Road Baths’ Gala Pool
Artists Juneau Projects have worked with hundreds of local people to create a beautiful hand-painted animation that celebrates Moseley Road Baths and the community that surrounds it.
Celebration Meal with the Bosnian Community
On 18th February, the Bosnia and Herzegovina UK Network hosted a Celebration Meal at Bosnia House, their community space and offices in Greet, to say a thank you to friends, staff and volunteers in the Midlands.
Empowering Futures Award Ceremony
Empowering Futures Award Ceremony Saturday 22nd February Bahu Trust.
Knit your own plant pot at Martineau Gardens
Knit your own compostable, ecofriendly plant pot with LaightNightKnits!
Basic First Aid for employed people
Basic First Aid for employed people at The Muath Trust.
Friends of Seven Streets Pocket Park
For those of you who live in or around Seven Streets Pocket Park (opposite Balsall Heath City Farm and St. Paul’s Community Development Trust) – there is a new group who will be active in making improvements to the park and bringing the local community together.
Moseley Road Baths Half Term Swim timetable
Looking for a fun, cheap activity over the Half Term holidays? Have a look at Moseley Road Baths’ timetable for this week.
Hall Green Network and Funding Launch
Hall Green Neighbourhood Network need your help, input and guidance to meets the diverse needs and interests of people over 50 in the Hall Green Constituency.
Learn to Ride at Balsall Heath City Farm
The Big Bike Project will be running free ‘Learn to Ride’ sessions this week (Monday 17th-Thursday 20th) at Balsall Heath City Farm.
New English classes at ISRA-UK’s Community Space.
Free English classes for women. Every Wednesday between 1pm-3pm at ISRA-UK Community Space. Come along and improve your reading, writing and speaking skills.
Community Meal at Bosnia and Herzegovina Network UK
The Bosnia and Herzegovina UK Network are hosting a Community Dinner for staff and volunteers of the Remembering Srebrenica organisation, as a thank you for all their hard work.
Community Transport volunteering opportunity
Could you help create a voluntary community transport service for older and socially isolated residents of Sparkbrook and Balsall Heath?